tmdb_search_movies

Search for movies on TMDB.

SERVERUnClick SOURCEcreativelead/unclick
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 40 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/creativelead-unclick/tmdb-search-movies.md

What tmdb_search_movies does on UnClick

AI agents call tmdb_search_movies to retrieve information from UnClick without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
page number
year number
query string
api_key string

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why tmdb_search_movies is rated Low

This tool retrieves movie data from TMDB without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing code. It is a straightforward information lookup with no capability to alter state or trigger external operations. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only retrieve unwanted movie information, which poses no security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a search operation on TMDB (The Movie Database) to retrieve movie information. The verb 'search' and the read-only nature of querying a public movie database indicate no data modification, deletion, or external side effects.

Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (query) · Handles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Questions about tmdb_search_movies

What does the tmdb_search_movies tool do? +

Search for movies on TMDB. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does tmdb_search_movies accept? +

tmdb_search_movies accepts 4 parameters: page, year, query, api_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on tmdb_search_movies? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tmdb_search_movies: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tmdb_search_movies? +

tmdb_search_movies is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit tmdb_search_movies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tmdb_search_movies rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block tmdb_search_movies completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tmdb_search_movies. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides tmdb_search_movies? +

tmdb_search_movies is provided by the UnClick MCP server (creativelead/unclick). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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